Hanashiro Onsen; Hanashiro no Yu
Ena, Gifu, Japan
- Location
- Ena, Gifu, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 39 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Tucked away in Ena, Gifu, Hanashiro Onsen; Hanashiro no Yu draws on naturally heated thermal bicarbonate water at 39°C. Visitors will find an indoor bath, rotenburo and sauna.
Insider tip — 'Hanashiro no Yu' (flower-castle waters) at Hanashiro Onsen in Ena, Gifu. Ena is known for its stunning Naegi Castle ruins — perched dramatically on a cliff — and the Ena Gorge's seasonal autumn colours. A bicarbonate-mineral spring in the forested valleys of the Kiso mountain watershed.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 39 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.